Why Are There Many Different Ways to Model and Draw

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why are there many different ways to model and draw molecules?

• A) There is no reason for this except to confuse students.
• B) Each type of model and way of drawing communicates different characteristics of an actual molecule.
• C) In different parts of the world, molecules are drawn differently.
• D) As our understanding of the atom changed over time, we developed more accurate ways of drawing atoms and molecules.
• E) Actually, there is currently only one correct way to draw or model a molecule.